In light of the recent controversies surrounding the quality of prasad offered at temples, the Rajasthan Special Prasad Quality Check 2024 has been launched by the state’s Food Safety Department. This new initiative, which will run from September 23 to 26, aims to ensure that prasad distributed at temples across Rajasthan meets the highest safety and hygiene standards. The move comes amid heightened concerns following reports of adulteration in prasad at religious sites, notably the controversy involving the Tirupati laddus.
The campaign, titled ‘Shuddh Aahar, Milawat Par Vaar’ (Pure Food, Attack on Adulteration), is part of a broader effort led by the Rajasthan government to guarantee food safety in temples. Under the guidance of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, the campaign will focus on inspecting the quality of prasad, including Savamani, a popular offering, in temples across the state.
Rajasthan Special Prasad Quality Check 2024: A Statewide Campaign
The Rajasthan Special Prasad Quality Check 2024 initiative is set to cover major temples in Rajasthan where prasad is prepared and offered daily. According to Pankaj Ojha, Additional Commissioner of the Food Safety Department, this comprehensive quality check will help ensure that all food items offered as bhog (offering) in temples meet the standards laid down by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
“This investigation will be done under the campaign ‘Shuddh Aahar, Milawat Par Vaar’ in Rajasthan. All major temples where prasad is made daily will be inspected, and the quality of various food items will be thoroughly checked,” Ojha stated.
So far, 54 temples in the state have applied for the Bhog Certificate, a special certification scheme under FSSAI’s ‘Eat Right’ initiative, designed to ensure that religious places maintain food safety standards. Additionally, hygiene inspections will be conducted at these sites, ensuring that food preparation areas meet sanitary guidelines.
Bhog Certificate: Ensuring Quality and Hygiene
The Rajasthan Special Prasad Quality Check 2024 is closely linked to the Bhog Certificate scheme, introduced by FSSAI under its ‘Eat Right’ initiative. This certification is awarded to religious places that maintain strict food safety and hygiene practices. As part of the ongoing campaign, teams from the Food Safety Department will visit temples to inspect the quality of prasad and the conditions in which it is prepared.
Temples applying for the Bhog Certificate must undergo a rigorous inspection process that includes an audit of the temple’s kitchen, hygiene practices, and the ingredients used to prepare prasad. The Bhog Certificate is issued after a comprehensive review and is subject to renewal every six months, ensuring that food safety standards are consistently maintained.
In Rajasthan, 14 temples have already received the Bhog Certificate, and 54 more are in the process of applying. This initiative will help guarantee that the prasad offered to devotees is safe, free from adulteration, and prepared in a clean and hygienic environment.
Rajasthan’s Role in Leading Food Safety in Temples
The Rajasthan Special Prasad Quality Check 2024 reflects the state’s commitment to maintaining high food safety standards in religious places. As prasad holds deep spiritual and cultural significance for devotees, ensuring its purity is paramount. The ongoing inspections, in collaboration with FSSAI, are part of a larger effort to address concerns over food quality at religious sites.
The importance of this campaign has been underscored by recent controversies, including reports of adulteration in the Tirupati laddus, where animal fat and fish oil were allegedly found in the ghee used for preparation. These revelations raised alarms about food safety at temples, prompting several states, including Rajasthan, to take proactive measures to address the issue.
The Future of Food Safety in Religious Places
The Rajasthan Special Prasad Quality Check 2024 campaign is expected to set a benchmark for food safety standards at temples not only in Rajasthan but across India. As more temples participate in the Bhog Certification scheme, it will encourage religious places to prioritize food safety and hygiene in their prasad offerings.
The FSSAI’s ‘Eat Right’ initiative, under which the Bhog Certificate falls, emphasizes the need for religious institutions to follow strict guidelines when preparing food items. By ensuring that temples meet these standards, the government hopes to build public trust and prevent incidents of adulteration or poor-quality food being offered as prasad.
Conclusion
The Rajasthan Special Prasad Quality Check 2024 is a vital step toward ensuring the safety and purity of prasad offered at temples throughout the state. Through this campaign, the Rajasthan Food Safety Department aims to eliminate adulteration and uphold high standards of hygiene at religious sites. With 54 temples applying for Bhog Certification, the campaign is expected to create a lasting impact on how prasad is prepared and distributed, reinforcing public confidence in the safety and sanctity of these offerings.
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